Balance shaft removal

Madhatter81 · Post by **Madhatter81** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:52 pm

Evening guys
I am in the process of building and new engine for the lude
I'm thinking of removing the balance shafts
Does the engine run really ruff with out these shafts??

FrontBackSide2Side · Post by **FrontBackSide2Side** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:16 pm

Im also interested in this and whether it causes premature wear. don't want to spend a load on my build and do this and it wears faster just to get a couple more bhp.

ziyaan · Post by **ziyaan** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:54 pm

They didn't put them in for nothing

Post by **Pushki** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:11 am

I agree with ziyaan.

These engines are designed by experts.
They don't put unnecessary costly components in for no reason.

FrontBackSide2Side · Post by **FrontBackSide2Side** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:53 am

i know, as i understand it they put it in to reduce vibrations in the passenger compartment. In a track car you can put up with that but not if its going to cause damage.

3rd_gen_Aaron · Post by **3rd_gen_Aaron** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:16 pm

There is a good thread on HT on how to do it without the eliminator kit. Its supposed to boost the oil pressure if removed completely.

It might be worth considering the drivability as well as it will have a similar effect to a lighter weight flywheel.

Post by **Pushki** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:43 pm

I'm sure removing it will have an effect on the lifespan of the engine.

FrontBackSide2Side · Post by **FrontBackSide2Side** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:08 pm

Pushki wrote:I'm sure removing it will have an effect on the lifespan of the engine.

is this for definite? as this is what i want to know

ziyaan · Post by **ziyaan** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:13 pm

if there is more vibrations going on it isnt going to last as something that runs a lot smoother

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